Owner-spa director vs med spa manager

The differences between owner-spa directors and med spa managers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 2-4 years to become both an owner-spa director and a med spa manager. Additionally, an owner-spa director has an average salary of $55,878, which is higher than the $45,113 average annual salary of a med spa manager.

The top three skills for an owner-spa director include spa services, payroll and customer service. The most important skills for a med spa manager are patient satisfaction, administrative tasks, and front desk.

Owner-spa director vs med spa manager overview

	Owner-Spa Director	Med Spa Manager
Yearly salary	$55,878	$45,113
Hourly rate	$26.86	$21.69
Growth rate	6%	-
Number of jobs	52,695	32,168
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 39%	Bachelor's Degree, 41%
Average age	44	44
Years of experience	4	4

Owner-spa director vs med spa manager salary

Owner-spa directors and med spa managers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Owner-Spa Director	Med Spa Manager
Average salary	$55,878	$45,113
Salary range	Between $24,000 And $125,000	Between $21,000 And $95,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
Best paying company	-	-
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Differences between owner-spa director and med spa manager education

There are a few differences between an owner-spa director and a med spa manager in terms of educational background:

	Owner-Spa Director	Med Spa Manager
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 39%	Bachelor's Degree, 41%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	University of Pennsylvania	University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Owner-spa director vs med spa manager demographics

Here are the differences between owner-spa directors' and med spa managers' demographics:

	Owner-Spa Director	Med Spa Manager
Average age	44	44
Gender ratio	Male, 12.7% Female, 87.3%	Male, 21.4% Female, 78.6%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 12.2% Unknown, 4.6% Hispanic or Latino, 15.9% Asian, 5.1% White, 60.9% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%	Black or African American, 12.2% Unknown, 4.6% Hispanic or Latino, 15.9% Asian, 5.1% White, 60.9% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%
LGBT Percentage	8%	8%

Differences between owner-spa director and med spa manager duties and responsibilities

Owner-spa director example responsibilities.

Manage and maintain personnel files and process accurate payroll information.
Execute all accounting procedures, including balance sheets, income statements, AR/AP, payroll, and numerous other functions.
Perform market research analysis/comparison/trends/consultation for current and prospective clients /weekly PowerPoint presentations Accomplishments/Rewards.
Developed/Maintain Facebook page for marketing/advertising.

Med spa manager example responsibilities.

Maintain club cleanliness, manage expenses, maximize profit, and create a positive environment for both members and employees.
Supervise administrative functions and ensure all records, payroll and schedules remain up-to-date and file appropriately.
Review and revise treatment reservations daily to maximize revenue.

Owner-spa director vs med spa manager skills

Common owner-spa director skills

Spa Services, 37%
Payroll, 23%
Customer Service, 18%
Human Resources, 6%
Skin Care Products, 6%
Business Plan, 4%

Common med spa manager skills

Patient Satisfaction, 69%
Administrative Tasks, 16%
Front Desk, 15%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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